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RLUSD Goes Live on OKX With XRP Pair and 280+ Markets

Ripple and OKX announced on April 29 that RLUSD is now live on eligible OKX markets, adding 280+ spot pairs and derivatives collateral support. The rollout includes XRP/RLUSD trading, XRPL deposits and withdrawals, and access to OKX’s unified order b...

Crypto’s Next 2 Billion Users Won’t Come From Trading Alone, Binance Explains

Binance says crypto adoption is moving beyond trading toward payments, yield, tokenized assets, and AI. The company cited stablecoin supply above $320 billion and monthly on-chain volume of $7.2 trillion. Key Takeaways: Binance said crypto adoption i...

Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading

Ripple Prime clients gained direct BTC options access through Bullish on April 29, expanding institutional derivatives trading. The rollout enables RLUSD use in options trading and connects clients to one of the largest regulated BTC options markets...

Bitcoin’s August Hard Fork May Dwarf Every Previous Split Combined — Here’s Why

Bitcoin is scheduled to fork in August 2026, and for the first time, the entities holding a great deal of coins are not retail traders but exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsors, corporate treasuries like Strategy, and regulated custodians sitting on mo...

Powell Keeps Fed Governor Role Past May 15 in First Such Move Since 1948

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday that he will remain on the Fed’s Board of Governors after his chairmanship ends May 15, a decision rooted in a Justice Department probe and the politics of central bank independence. Key Take...

Meta Launches USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the Philippines

Meta has launched a pilot program allowing eligible creators in Colombia and the Philippines to receive earnings in USDC stablecoins through Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Key Takeaways: Meta launches USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colom...

Robinhood Posts $1.07B Q1 Revenue as 47% Crypto Drop Shifts Focus to Equities

Robinhood posted solid first-quarter growth, with revenue up 15% year over year, even as crypto trading income fell sharply. The results highlight a shift toward equities, options, and interest income as key drivers. Key Takeaways: Robinhood posted $...

Bitcoin Swings $2,800 as Traders Dump at $77,882 Peak, Pushing Price Toward $75,100

On April 29, bitcoin experienced significant price swings, peaking at $77,882 before retreating to $75,100. This volatility coincided with the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain steady interest rates and growing concerns over conflict in the Midd...

Unprecedented US, China, Dubai Crypto Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests

At least 276 people were arrested in a global cryptocurrency scam crackdown that dismantled nine alleged fraud centers targeting Americans. Authorities said the schemes used fake platforms, online trust-building, and rapid laundering to move victims’...

Visa Scales Stablecoin Rails to Nine Networks as Partners Cite Real-World Demand

Visa announced April 29 that its global stablecoin settlement pilot has reached a $7 billion annualized run rate, up 50% quarter over quarter, and now supports nine blockchains after adding Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon, and Tempo. Key Takeaways: Visa’s...

Brent Crude Climbs Above $115 as Trump Signals Longer Iran Naval Blockade

President Donald Trump directed aides to prepare for an extended naval blockade of Iranian ports, pushing Brent crude above $115 per barrel on April 29 and widening what the International Energy Agency called the largest supply shock on record. Key T...

Senate Panel Clears Kevin Warsh 13-11, Setting up Fed Leadership Change Before May 15

The Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 along party lines Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, sending the pick to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote. Key Takeaways: The Senate Banking Co...

Blackrock Pulls $112M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Extend Cooling Phase

A second straight day of outflows in bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) points to a cooling phase in institutional demand, even as selective inflows in XRP suggest pockets of opportunistic positioning. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $89....

KuCoin EU Strengthens Compliance Leadership With Appointment of Experienced AMLO and Expansion of AML Team

This sponsored press release was provided by KuCoin and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. VIENNA, Austria April, 2026 – KuCoin EU, the MiCAR...

Strategy’s STRC Becomes World’s Largest Preferred Stock in Under One Year, Saylor Says

Michael Saylor told a packed crowd at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas that Strategy’s STRC instrument has grown to $8.5 billion in nine months, becoming what he called the largest and most liquid preferred stock in the world. Key Takeaways: Strategy’s Mich...

Pump.fun Burns $370 Million in PUMP Tokens and Locks 50% of Revenue Into Buybacks

Pump.fun burned approximately $370 million worth of PUMP tokens on April 29, reducing circulating supply by 36%, and committed 50% of all net platform revenue to an irreversible smart contract that will continue buying back and burning PUMP for the n...

Canadian Government Moves to Ban 4,000 Crypto ATMs

Canada has announced plans to ban cryptocurrency ATMs, identifying them as a primary tool for money laundering and fraud. Key Takeaways: The Liberal Party’s April 28 update plans a ban on crypto ATMs to stop scammers and illicit cash moves. Canada le...

Kyberswap Exploiter Moves 2,900 ETH to Tornado Cash Two Years After $65M Heist

Andean Medjedovic, the Canadian national charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for stealing $65 million across two decentralized finance ( Defi) exploits, moved 2,900 ETH worth $6.8 million to Tornado Cash on Wednesday. Key Takeaways: Andean Medj...

Nigeria’s Greenafrica Claims $100k Top Prize as Hedera Hackathon Draws 45,000 Participants

The Hashgraph Association and Exponential Science have concluded a hackathon that attracted over 45,000 participants and generated more than 1,300 project submissions. Key Takeaways: On April 29, THA and Exponential Science named Greenafrica the top...

Circle Mints $500 Million in USDC on Solana as Weekly Issuance Tops $3.25 Billion

Circle minted $500 million in USDC on the Solana network on April 29, with the issuance being part of a week that saw Solana process $3.25 billion in fresh USDC supply. Key Takeaways: Circle minted $500 million in USDC on Solana, as flagged by onchai...

Avalanche Foundation Backs W3 as 200K Workflows Go Live, Accelerating AI Finance Shift

W3 has launched a control platform on the Avalanche network designed to manage agent-powered finance. Key Takeaways W3.io launched an AI control platform on Avalanche, already processing 200,000 daily enterprise workflows. W3 and Avalanche bridge an...

Twenty One Capital’s Jack Mallers Argues BTC’s Proof of Reserves Outclasses Gold at Bitcoin 2026

At Bitcoin 2026, Jack Mallers, chief executive of the $3.3 billion bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital, stated that bitcoin has a structural advantage over gold, pointing to its onchain proof of reserves as something no gold custodian can replic...

Crypto Regulation Crossroads: Certik Report Maps Divergent Global Paths

The findings of a new study reveals a global shift from drafting crypto policies to aggressive active enforcement. Key Takeaways: Certik reports EMEA fines hit $168.2M in H1 2025, a 767% surge as regulators shift to active supervision. The EU’s MiCA...

Ripple Positions Custody as Core to Institutional Crypto Growth

Ripple custody strategy gains traction as European institutions move into production environments requiring secure digital asset infrastructure. The shift positions custody systems as the operational foundation for scaling institutional crypto use ca...

FBI Probes Missing Man After $1M Vanished Into Gold, Crypto Buys

Missing California man Nai Ping Hou’s finances are now central to a suspicious disappearance investigation. Over $1 million in withdrawn funds tied to gold and cryptocurrency purchases has raised concerns about who controlled his assets. Key Takeaway...

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